RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to use part of the proceeds for speaking with services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded task efficiently.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should offer details demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. The criteria for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient group relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's"

Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers "July 2016 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the prospect". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council!.?.!ntcdr@ntcinfo.org:Phone: 692 625-4521 Empowering Community Champions for Sustainable Development in RMI Gender Equality, Climate Resilience and Water Safety Training Majuro,

Republic of the Marshall Islands: The fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus environment change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide development partners from the rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority, Climate Change Directorate, Office of the Chief Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, National Disaster Management Office, Women United Together Marshall Islands, RMI Human Trafficking Task Force, Waan Aelõñ in Majel, Jo-Jikum, and the International Organization for Migration. In her opening remarks, Secretary for the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Brenda Alik, underscored the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties posed by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different communities to address the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of females and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for thorough security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a key part of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Assesses the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider examinations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional proficient workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer trained workers required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task consisted of four elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Limited progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained essentially the exact same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.